Fieldwork club
Air your views competition
Last year the fieldwork club started a competition to create a video on how to reduce our impacts of climate change by reducing our transport reliance.
Unfortunately due to covid -19 this competition has been put on hold but you can still start planning your videos ready for when it starts back up! Find the details on the link below.
Simple fieldwork ideas you can do from home!
Create a field sketch
A field sketch is a very important tool when collecting fieldwork. So why not go for a walk, find a bench and do a sketch or even do one from your house window.
Use the link below to find out what makes a successful field sketch.
Google expeditions
Type in google "Google expeditions" to load the APP either on android or apple. This then allows you to investigate places around the round using Google.
Make your own rain gauge
The met office has a simple video on how to make your own rain gauge in order to measure how much rain we have had.
Make your own anemometer
If you ever wanted to know how fast the wind was blowing you can use this you tube video to make your own anemometer.
Make your own wind vane
The Metlink has some step by step guides on how to make a wind vane so you can measure the wind direction.
Create your own weather log
Using the google slide in the link below and the other information on this page. Create and keep your own weather log.
Why not link bullet journalism club to this one and get your weather log in a bullet journal!
liam dutton youtube channel
Liam Dutton is a weather presenter for the BBC. He has a whole youtube channel dedicated to the weather.
Useful websites for fieldwork
BBC bitezsize introduction to fieldwork. This website has lots of advice on fieldwork.
This website from the RGS has lots of information about fieldwork on a range of topics.
The FSC website has again loads of get advice and help on a range of different fieldwork.
The Oak Academy has a whole section based on fieldwork, with videos and content.
FIELDWORK COUNCIL RECORDED FIELDWORK LESSONS
During lockdown the fieldwork council recorded lots of fieldwork lessons, so you can see fieldwork in real life.
FSC impacts of coastal management
This fieldwork lesson is all about coastal management and how we can stop erosion. It is perfect for GCSE and younger years.
FSC Habitat exploration
This fieldwork lesson is all about habitat exploration and is mainly aimed at KS2 but still very relevant for any year group.
FSC hydrology and flooding
This fieldwork lesson is all about flooding and water. Perfect for GCSE and A level.
FSC investigating place
This fieldwork lesson is all about investigating places and our perception of places. Perfect for GCSE and A Level.
FSC Relationships in an ecosystem
This fieldwork lesson is al about a pond habitat and how you can collect information about a pond.
FSC soil exploration
This lesson from the fieldwork centre is for KS2 but is still very useful for KS3 and KS4 to get an understanding of how soil can be investigated!
fsc HOW DOES QUALITY OF LIFE VARY?
This fieldwork lesson is all about an urban area and how quality of life varies.
FSC weather and climate
This fieldwork lesson is all about how to measure the weather and climate locally.
What careers could an interest in fieldwork club lead you to?
Geoscientist
Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation, and analyse rocks to explore its natural mineral and energy resources.
Physicist
Physicists study the natural universe and look at why objects exist and behave as they do.
Airfield operations specialist
Ensure the safe take off and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel.
Meteorologist
Meteorologists collect and study data to make weather forecasts.